| Sun signs are what most people think of as their | | | | is from September 13th to September 22nd and |
| horoscopes or their zodiac sign. Each sun sign has | | | | Venus is the sub-ruling planet. This means that |
| three decanates and each decanate is about 10 | | | | you have a talent for writing and an artistic flair. |
| days long. Decanates can be seen a little easier if | | | | The first decanate of Libra is from September |
| you look at the zodiac circle. In astrology zodiac is | | | | 23rd to October 2nd and Venus is the ruling as |
| viewed as a full circle. The circle is divided into 36 | | | | well as the sub-ruling planet. This means that you |
| slices (like a pie), every 10 degrees. This | | | | have a creative nature and love to travel. The |
| showcases how the sun moves through the | | | | second decanate is from October 3rd through |
| zodiac, which is about 1 degree every day. | | | | October 13th. Uranus is the sub-ruling planet during |
| Mathematically this equals 360 degrees in 360 | | | | this time and it means that you are an |
| days. | | | | independent person. October 14th to October |
| What? Where did the other 5 days in a year go? | | | | 22nd is the third decanate. Mercury is the |
| Decanates are based on an old Egyptian calendar. | | | | sub-ruling planet which means that you have a |
| By the time the Egyptians realized they were five | | | | curious mind that is open to new ideas. |
| days short, their astrology was already in place. | | | | Scorpio's first decanate is from October 23rd |
| They had to add five days to their calendar so | | | | through November 1st and Pluto is the ruling and |
| they counted them as feast days or holidays and | | | | sub-ruling planet during this time. This means that |
| not real days in terms of their astrology. | | | | you have a critical thinking nature and you are |
| Nowadays astrology has added those five days in | | | | loyal to your friends. The second decanate is |
| the decanate schedule so that no one is left out. | | | | from November 2nd to November 11th. Neptune |
| Aries is the beginning of the zodiac sign so that is | | | | is the sub-ruling planet which means that you tend |
| where we start with the decanate schedule. The | | | | to give a lot of yourself to your family and at |
| first decanate of Aries goes from March 21st to | | | | work. November 12th through November 21st is |
| March 31st. Mars is the ruling and sub-ruling planet | | | | the third decanate and the Moon is sub-ruling |
| during this decanate. This means that you will be a | | | | planet at this time. This means that you tend to |
| dominant person and sometimes over aggressive. | | | | work with projects in the public eye and you |
| The second decanate of Aries goes from April | | | | have a magnetic personality. |
| 1st to April 10th and the Sun is the sub-ruling | | | | The first decanate of Sagittarius runs from |
| planet. This means that you enjoy change and | | | | November 22nd to December 1st. Jupiter is your |
| you are ambitious. The third decanate runs from | | | | ruling as well as sub-ruling planet which means that |
| April 11th to April 19th. Jupiter is the sub-ruling | | | | you are a life student of human nature. |
| planet during this time and it means that you | | | | December 2nd through December 11th is the |
| value your personal freedom. | | | | second decanate and Mars is the sub-ruling planet |
| The first decanate of Taurus runs from April 20th | | | | during this time. This means that you have the |
| to April 30th. Venus is the ruling and sub-ruling | | | | ability to inspire those around you and influence |
| planet at this time which means that you have a | | | | them. The third decanate is from December 12th |
| kind, sympathetic nature. The second decanate is | | | | through December 21st which means the Sun is |
| from May 1st through May 10th. Mercury is the | | | | the sub-ruling planet. This means that you have |
| sub-ruling planet during this decanate and it means | | | | the ability to make people laugh and you love to |
| that you are inquisitive and love to organize. May | | | | learn. |
| 11th through May 20th is the third decanate and | | | | Capricorn's first decanate runs from December |
| Saturn is the sub-ruling planet at the time. This | | | | 22nd to December 31st and Saturn is the ruling as |
| means that you analyze things thoroughly before | | | | well as sub-ruling planet. Due to this, you are an |
| you act. | | | | orderly person and your ambition motivates you |
| Gemini's first decanate runs from May 21st to | | | | to do the best you can in all things. The second |
| May 31st and Mercury is the ruling as well as | | | | decanate is from January 1st to January 10th. |
| sub-ruling planet during this time. This means that | | | | Venus is the sub-ruling planet at this time and it |
| you enjoy coming up with new ideas and | | | | means you have a gentle, sincere personality. |
| expressing yourself. Venus is the sub-ruling planet | | | | January 11th through January 19th is the third |
| during the second decanate of Taurus from June | | | | decanate and Mercury is the sub-ruling planet. This |
| 1st and June 10th. This means that you enjoy | | | | means that you are an idealist and you typically |
| traveling and being with friends. The third | | | | treat others with respect. |
| decanate runs from June 11th to June 20th. | | | | January 20th to January 29th is the first decanate |
| Uranus is the sub-ruling planet during the third | | | | of Aquarius, Uranus is the ruling and sub-ruling |
| decanate. It means that you tend to say what | | | | planet at this time. This means that you deal with |
| you think and you expect others to live up to the | | | | people easily and you love to find solutions. The |
| same high standards that you live up to. | | | | second decanate runs from January 30th to |
| The first decanate of Cancer runs from June 21st | | | | February 8th. Mercury is the sub-ruling planet |
| through June 30th. The Moon is the ruler and | | | | which means that you are honest and have a |
| sub-ruler planet during this time which means that | | | | genuine warm personality. February 9th to |
| you are very sensitive to other people. July 1st | | | | February 18th is the third decanate and Venus is |
| through July 11th is the second decanate. Pluto is | | | | the sub-ruling planet. This means that you often |
| the sub-ruling planet and this means that you | | | | form close ties to others and you have an artistic |
| have a thoughtful but forceful personality. The | | | | nature. |
| third decanate is from July 12th to July 22nd and | | | | The final sun sign is Pisces, the first decanate runs |
| Neptune is the sub-ruling planet during this time. | | | | from February 19th through February 29. Neptune |
| This means that you are artistic as well as loyal | | | | is the ruling and sub-ruling planet and this means |
| to your family and friends. | | | | you are a creative person. The second decanate |
| Leo's first decanate is from July 23rd to August | | | | is from March 1st to March 10th and the Moon is |
| 1st. The Sun is the ruling and sub-ruling planet | | | | the sub-ruling planet. This means you have a very |
| during this time which means that you have a | | | | keen observation of people and the world around |
| colorful personality and enjoy the spotlight. The | | | | you. March 11th through March 20th is the third |
| second decanate, August 2nd through August | | | | decanate and Pluto is the sub-ruling planet at this |
| 12th, has Jupiter as a planet sub-ruler. This means | | | | time. This means that you are intellectually curious |
| that you have a proud nature with a quick | | | | and you feel emotions strongly. |
| temper. August 13th through August 22nd is the | | | | Decanates are the different phases of the sun |
| third decanate of Leo. The sub-ruling planet during | | | | sign and it changes every ten days. This also |
| this time is Mars and this means you constantly | | | | marks the period of time when a different planet |
| need new ideas to stimulate your mind. | | | | enters the sun sign as a sub-ruler. The changing |
| The first decanate of Virgo is from August 23rd | | | | of sub-ruling planets can have a great effect on |
| to September 1st. During this decanate Mercury is | | | | your personality and horoscope. This is why the |
| the ruling and sub-ruling planet which means that | | | | horoscope in the newspaper doesn't always fit |
| you approach things rationally. September 2nd | | | | your current situation; they are general and speak |
| through September 12th is the second decanate | | | | to everyone under the same sun sign. Decanates |
| and Saturn in the sub-ruler during this time. This | | | | narrow the sun sign down to your more specific |
| means that you are detail orientated and demand | | | | traits. |
| perfection in yourself. The third decanate of Leo | | | | |